2D Artist (Contract)

About the job

In partnership with Immutable, Bazooka Tango is bringing Shardbound, an immersive, multiplayer collectible tactics game packed with rich lore, deep strategy, and cutthroat competition to the web3 gaming space. Set in the lush Axis islands floating above the earth’s core, players must craft mind-bending card decks to outwit opponents and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Embark on an epic quest to preserve the bonds of the Lifeweave and uncover the secrets of the Shards.

As a 2D Artist on the team, you will work closely with the Art Director to create a consistent collection of 2D assets for a stylized game. You will collaborate with the art, design and tech teams to ensure that assets adhere to the highest quality standards and gameplay requirements, where you will not only mimic assets from pre-existing art styles, but also make improvements along the way.

You Possess:

• Self-motivation, outstanding communication skills, and a great team-player attitude who can “switch hats” comfortably and effectively
• Able to effectively collaborate and understand the power of cross discipline partnership across game development teams (Engineering, Product, Art, etc.)
• Innovative problem solver with excellent critical and analytical skills
• Someone who cares about moving the needle on business metrics and delivering results
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• The ability to self-manage time spent on assigned work

Responsibilities:

• Develop branding-based illustrations.
• Develop key art for frontend, UI assets and marketing.
• Set the quality and style for target assets
• Provide explorations and guidance for external teams to push assets to final.
• Create a consistent collection of 2D assets for stylized game
• Closely mimic pre-existing art styles and help to improve them.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with team members to ensure timely and efficient delivery of art assets
• Provide multiple creative options, then iterate upon them as projects progress.
• Remain up to date with current trends and developments in game art and design

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Extensive experience creating and delivering high quality concept art and illustration work for stylized games
• Portfolio demonstrating an artistic eye, exceptional skills in creating 2D stylized art, and a strong attention to detail
• An in-depth knowledge of typical 2D content creation software, like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc)
• Knowledge of how to maintain content during production, with ability to self manage time on assigned work

Bonus Points for:

• Good understanding of Unreal Engine
• Working knowledge of Blender and/or Maya
• Familiarity with Google Drive workflows

Submission Requirements:

• Resume is required.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant artistic skills is required (e.g. website, blog or online album).
• A test may be required.

The compensation for this position includes an hourly salary range of $43.00 - $65.00/hour.

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